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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1920

Page

3

Gannonism Outdone by Gellittism in House Clash

Washington May 21 Unanimous consent is refused as Speaker Gillett blocks Democratic calls to extend remarks by James F. Byrnes in a heated House session. Byrnes accuses Republicans of autocratic rule and wasteful war investigations as he denounces the majority’s partisan tactics and demands Pershing appear before the committee.

Washington, D. C Au Lettiem House of Representatives Congress House Gillett James F. Byrnes South Carolina Byrnes Millonaire Sevral Champrk Gillettfam Ami Joe Gllett General Pershing

City buyers clash over home stores and high priced shoes

The remark targets customers who avoid home stores and instead shop in big cities for shoes priced around six dollars to resell at about twenty dollars. The comment frames the trade as a clash between local shoppers and urban style shops.

Mrs Lawrence Walker Hosts Kitchen Shower For Elsa Campana

Mrs Lawrence Walker hosted a kitchen shower at her Nobile avenue home for Miss Elsa Campana who will wed Anthony J Galla gher on June 2. The room featured apple blossoms blue and white streamers and vine decor with flower baskets. A buffet favors were given to each guest. Attending were Rena Deane Helen Scott Helen McGuire Ruth Tyler Flora Bitzer Ethel Stiff Hope Kelly Harriet Campana Jetty Scott A Lavery Mrs Kenneth Ballard Mrs John Blewett and Mrs M J Kerrins.

Lawrence Walker Nobile Avenue Elsa Campana Anthony J. Gallagher Rena Deane Helen Scott Helen McGuire Ruth ‘Tyler Flora Bitzer Ethel Stiff Hope Kelly Harriet ‘Campana Jetty Scott A. Lavery Kenneth | Ballard John Blewett M. J. Kerrins

Old Houses Demolished for Reuse of Material

The Albany Journal notes that houses unfit for renovation should be torn down and their materials reused in new constructions. The Atlanta Constitution remarks that despite trends, old clothes do not vanish when patched and named.

Albany Journal Atlanta Constitution

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